Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1977 as double trigger guns. The original triggers and guards are sold in the subsequent lot.
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A FINE PAIR OF KEN HUNT ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY & SONS, NOS. 28145/6
Large vine scroll engraving with scenes of game birds in flight against a natural setting, signed K. C. Hunt 77 to the lockplates, the fences carved with fruiting vines, coin hardened finish with Maker's name in Gothic script inlaid with gold, raised line cocking indicators, gold inlaid numbering "1" and "2" to top-levers, ribs and forend tips, gold inlaid automatic "safe", well figured stocks with drop points, gold ovals, chopper-lump barrels, game ribs with Maker's details in gold inlaid Gothic script
Weights 6lb. 14oz., 14¾in. stocks, 27in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ and 5/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof (2)
Large vine scroll engraving with scenes of game birds in flight against a natural setting, signed K. C. Hunt 77 to the lockplates, the fences carved with fruiting vines, coin hardened finish with Maker's name in Gothic script inlaid with gold, raised line cocking indicators, gold inlaid numbering "1" and "2" to top-levers, ribs and forend tips, gold inlaid automatic "safe", well figured stocks with drop points, gold ovals, chopper-lump barrels, game ribs with Maker's details in gold inlaid Gothic script
Weights 6lb. 14oz., 14¾in. stocks, 27in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ and 5/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof (2)
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.